There are currently 35 federally-recognized tribal governments in Region
5. As set forth in the 1984
EPA Indian Policy (PDF)(4 pp, 213K About
PDF ), "EPA
recognizes tribal governments as sovereign entities with primary authority
and responsibility for the reservation." The Indian Policy also states
that EPA "will view tribal governments as the appropriate non-federal
parties for making decisions and carrying out program responsibilities affecting
Indian reservations, their environments, and the health and welfare of the
reservation populace." The Agency works with each tribe on a one-to-one
or "government-to-government" basis.

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